Managed the sourcing strategy and project lifecycle for a Seasonal portfolio of $600MM, Everyday portfolio of $300MM and Innovation portfolio of $30MMLed the commercialization of new formulations, packaging, molds, manufacturing equipment creation and installation for all Bazooka brands - Ring Pop, Baby Bottle Pop, Push Pop, and Juicy Drop PopEstablished and cultivated long-term, strategic partnerships with 50 global suppliers to drive high impact negotiations, cost efficiencies and value on both sides Fostered the professional growth of my team by building relationships - proficient in conflict resolution, with a passion for driving team development and talent recognitionEffectively managed 15+ cross functional team members in R&D, QA, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal and Design to ensure on-time and complete deliverables; ensuring recommendations are grounded in fact and actionableSpearheaded the governance process for New Product Development and Lifecycle Management, driving strategic decision-making, ensuring timely approval at key milestones, and maintaining full transparency of project progressConducted global market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities, diversify suppliers, and mitigate supply chain risks that led to increased resilience, reduced lead times, and significant cost savingsDrove initiatives that cut costs, identify business issues and expand the Bazooka portfolioInfluenced internal stakeholders to proactively engage with suppliers on innovative concepts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovationIdentified future growth opportunities with particular attention to Seasonal and Innovation; a projected $15MM in annual revenue

Led the commercialization of $200MM Seasonal and $100MM Everyday portfolio for 2020-2022 Easter,Valentine’s Day and Gifting, with a projected $50MM yearly growthManaged 20+ project schedules, financial parameters and technical requirements from ideation to launch across several brands - M&M’s, Starburst, Skittles, Snickers, Twix, Milkyway, Dove and Celebrations Demonstrated strong leadership and influence management skills for the execution of 100+ products from ideation to storefront for all US retailer channels: Mass, Food, Drug, Dollar and Club

Drove the ideation and development of 1,000+ CPG products that increased sales revenue from $1.2MMto $2.2MM per quarterSpearheaded the design, commercialization, production and distribution of products with the awareness of current trends and consumer influences for licenses: Mars brands, Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Nintendo, and moreLed a team of graphic designers to develop new packaging designs, with the aim of gearing products to specific target markets and brandsDaily collaboration with vendor factories to ensure efficient manufacturing cost, 50% profit margin and delivery schedules are metStrategized with Sales and Marketing teams to understand retailer’s needs and constraints. Retailers included: Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and moreExtensive understanding of ingredients, nutrition, and how to develop innovative products within the food industry

Led the development and long-term strategy of 800 products annually with multiple factories across 10+countriesDeveloped products with partnerships across entertainment, sports and retailers - Broadway Cares, TheDave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, The Chicago Cubs, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, andMacy’sCreated SKU proposals and presented brand concepts to internal and external stakeholdersSourced raw materials such as fabrics, leather, ceramic, glass, and metal

Planned and tracked budget of $10,000 per season/showsStyled and fitted model runway looks for New York Fashion Week shows: BCBG Runway, Max Azria and Hervé LégerCoordinated and organized venue seating at Lincoln Center, which included 1,000+ guests per showDirected front of house with press and media check- in on show dayAssisted Creative Director in visual displays, merchandising and scheduled appointments for Market Week

Analyzed weekly and monthly retail sales reports to advise on best sellers based on units and dollars soldCreated the First Hervé Léger press release book to showcase next season looks for potential new clients.Merchandised and styled looks for celebrities, magazine shoots and television showsDaily maintenance of style calendar with PR agencies, online and print publicationsAssisted Creative Director with inspiration story-line for market week to present to buyers, editors, stylists, and socialites

Visually merchandised all apparel for photo shoots and model fittingsDirected, supervised and interviewed all potential interns for the fashion departmentStyled and assisted in April 2010 cover look for Gossip Girl's, Leighton Meester